In Friday's league match, the visiting Pierce City Eagles basketball team scored a decisive 66-40 triumph over the Pleasant Hope Pirates.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO) in a Southwest match, on Monday, February 12. Pierce City will attempt to better on its 14-8 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 20-2 record after their 70-44 league win over Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO).

With the defeat, Pleasant Hope moves to 8-16 on the year. The Pirates host Ash Grove (Ash Grove, MO) to meet the Pirates in a Southwest match on Monday, February 12. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 10-9. Ash Grove won 46-38 in their recent league match against Stockton (Stockton, MO)